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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm S4500 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm S4500

 HX1 Fujifilm S4500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm S4500 HX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the HX1.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S4500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX1 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
Sony HX1 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (543 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Sony HX1
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (544g)
low MP (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (543 grams)
22
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (544g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $47,999